Based on 26 years of data, Rice prices in India typically peak in October (about 2% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 2% below). Historically, selling around October has fetched better rates.
Best month
October
vs average +2%
Weakest month
March
vs average −2%
100 = annual average (₹2,242/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99.2 | ₹2,224 |
| February | 100.2 | ₹2,246 |
| MarchLowest | 97.9 | ₹2,195 |
| April | 98.5 | ₹2,208 |
| May | 100 | ₹2,242 |
| June | 100.5 | ₹2,253 |
| July | 101.4 | ₹2,273 |
| August | 99.4 | ₹2,228 |
| September | 100.2 | ₹2,246 |
| October★ Best | 101.7 | ₹2,280 |
Top 3 months to sell: October, November, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹3,878/quintal in February 2026.
| November |
| 101.6 |
| ₹2,277 |
| December | 99.4 | ₹2,228 |
